Wuhu travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Wuhu, Anhui, China.
Wuhu sits on the Yangtze in Anhui, so its cooking mixes Hui cuisine with a river-city snack tradition. The signature dishes are shrimp-roe noodles, crab-roe soup dumplings, zharou steamed rice and red bean with fermented rice, plus Hui classics such as stinky mandarin fish and slow-simmered soups. The main eating areas are Phoenix Food Street, Shuangtong Lane, Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street and the Qingshan Street bar corner. Many shops are listed only in Chinese on Dianping and Amap, so screenshot the Chinese dish names before ordering.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Wuhu.
Shrimp-roe noodles (虾籽面)
Noodles topped with shrimp roe, a Wuhu signature served at Geng Fu Xing.
Crab-roe soup dumplings (蟹黄汤包)
Wuhu-style soup dumplings with a crab-roe filling.
Zharou steamed rice (渣肉蒸饭)
Glutinous rice steamed with minced pork, typically eaten at breakfast.
Red bean with fermented rice (赤豆酒酿)
Sweet dessert soup of red beans and fermented rice, a long-standing Wuhu treat.
Stinky mandarin fish (臭鳜鱼)
Cured Huizhou-style mandarin fish, a defining Hui cuisine dish that appears on Wuhu Anhui menus.
Slow-simmered clay-pot soups (瓦罐煨汤)
Pigeon, duck or radish-and-rib soups simmered for hours.
Roast duck and duck-blood noodles (烤鸭, 鸭血面)
Local duck specialities served at a no-frills noodle shop.
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Restaurants by cuisine
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Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Phoenix Food Street (凤凰美食街)
Food street hosting Geng Fu Xing and Dayuan Tucai; the usual first stop for Wuhu snacks.
Shuangtong Lane (双桐巷)
Small lane of dessert and noodle shops, including Erjie Hongdou and Laonainai Beef Noodles, close to the pedestrian street.
Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street (中山路步行街)
About 700 m car-free street with hotpot, snack and soup-dumpling shops, west of Jinghu Lake.
Mango Night Market (芒果夜市)
Night market reported by local media as Wuhu's largest and most popular night-economy cluster since opening in 2025.
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Search the Chinese name on Dianping (大众点评) or Amap (高德地图); many shops appear only in Chinese.
Alipay or WeChat Pay is standard; link an international card before arriving and carry some cash as a backup.
Breakfast shops such as Xiaogao (04:30-18:00) and Xiaoma Duck (06:00-18:00) close in the afternoon; go in the morning.
Wanshi Weitang Guan stays open until 02:00, the best option for a late dinner.
Ask for less chilli (少辣, shǎo là) at hotpot and malatang shops.
Show the driver the Chinese address in Didi or Amap; Phoenix Food Street is a short ride from the pedestrian street.
Vegetarian options are limited in local snack shops; say 素 (sù, vegetarian) and 不要肉 (bù yào ròu, no meat), and note that broths are usually meat-based. Guangji Temple (215 Jiuhua Middle Road, phone 0553-3821494 per a listing, verify before calling) is the main Buddhist site in the city centre; search 素食 (vegetarian) on Amap or Dianping for current vegetarian restaurants. Hefu Garden Hotel Restaurant at 209 Jiuhua Middle Road is a few doors from the temple.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ¥40-70 (~$5.88-$10.29) per day: shrimp-roe noodles, zharou rice, beef-noodle bowls and street snacks | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |